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Women's Empowerment Through Sustainable Development: A Study of Karbharwadi
Subject area: Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities · Area of research: Media and Communication
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I7-1718621
Abstract
The current study looks at how women's empowerment influences rural development in Karbharwadi village. It highlights development efforts like drip irrigation, jaggery processing, Gerbera cultivation, agro-processing industries, and women’s self-help groups. These initiatives have boosted agriculture, created job opportunities, and supported sustainable rural development. Women are actively involved in agro-processing units, flower farming, spice-making, vermicelli production, and other income-generating activities. Their participation has led to greater financial independence, improved saving habits, enhanced leadership skills, and active roles in decision-making. While job opportunities for women remain limited, Karbharwadi has consistently worked to create livelihoods through community-based businesses and cooperative farming. The study concludes that women's empowerment has played a key role in the village's socio-economic development, making it an essential element of sustainable rural growth.
Keywords
Rural Development, Women Empowerment, Sustainable Development, Self-Help Groups, Agro-Processing Industry, Collective Farming, Karbharwadi.
How to cite this paper
@article{1718621,
author = {Dr. Sumedha Salunkhe},
title = {Women's Empowerment Through Sustainable Development: A Study of Karbharwadi},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {9},
number = {7},
pages = {2986-2992},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1718621.pdf},
abstract = {The current study looks at how women's empowerment influences rural development in Karbharwadi village. It highlights development efforts like drip irrigation, jaggery processing, Gerbera cultivation, agro-processing industries, and women’s self-help groups. These initiatives have boosted agriculture, created job opportunities, and supported sustainable rural development. Women are actively involved in agro-processing units, flower farming, spice-making, vermicelli production, and other income-generating activities. Their participation has led to greater financial independence, improved saving habits, enhanced leadership skills, and active roles in decision-making. While job opportunities for women remain limited, Karbharwadi has consistently worked to create livelihoods through community-based businesses and cooperative farming. The study concludes that women's empowerment has played a key role in the village's socio-economic development, making it an essential element of sustainable rural growth.},
keywords = {Rural Development, Women Empowerment, Sustainable Development, Self-Help Groups, Agro-Processing Industry, Collective Farming, Karbharwadi.},
month = {January},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I7-1718621}
}